Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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